Decline in Bird Species Recorded in Tamil Nadu: SOIB 2023
A recent analysis of the State of India’s Birds (SOIB) 2023 report revealed that approximately 110 bird species observed in Tamil Nadu are currently experiencing population declines.
- In Tamil Nadu, 86 bird species, including garganey, northern shoveler, common sandpiper, and common teal, are categorized as undergoing a "rapid decline," as reported by the Salem Ornithological Foundation (SOF) using data from the SOIB 2023 report.
- Surprisingly, species that were previously considered common by birding enthusiasts, such as Indian rollers, have been included in the declining category.
- Indian rollers, although not frequently seen in Chennai, were once a common sight in ....
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